Portugal’s Neemias Queta played eight minutes in the Boston Celtics’ 130-104 win over the Washington Wizards on Sunday in the North American Basketball League (NBA).
Returning on March 11 after nearly a month out with a knee injury, the Portuguese center was used again in a comfortable victory in Washington at 08:22 of the fourth quarter, in which the Celtics had already won by 30 points (108 -78).
The 24-year-old Portugal international scored two defensive goals in a game that saw Sam Houser and Jayson Tatum lead the visitors with 30 points each. This record was only broken by the Wizards’ Jordan Poole, who scored a total of 31 points. .
The Celtics, who were the first team to secure a playoff spot, lead the Eastern Conference with 53 wins and 14 losses, while the Wizards remain in 15th and last place with 11 wins and 57 losses. .
As for Nehemias Keta, he has 45 games in the NBA, 25 with the Boston Celtics, who signed him this season, and 20 with the Sacramento Kings, 15 of which in 2021-22, his rookie season, and just five in 2022. /23.
The Portuguese international center was selected 39th overall by the Sacramento Kings in the 2021 NBA Draft, becoming the first Portuguese to participate in the tournament.
He was hired by the Boston Celtics last season on a two-way contract, meaning he would play not only for the team but also for the Maine Celtics, who compete in the G League.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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